Hi everyone,
I am pleased to share a personal invitation from Pat Losinski, Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, to attend the PLA Conference
this year. In addition, pre-conference tours are being offered of several of CML’s buildings. The ones I have seen are inspiring in design and worth the trip on their own. Attached is an overview. I am super excited about attending PLA this year and hope to
see you there as well!
Larry
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Dear Michigan Colleagues:
The
Public Library Association and
Columbus Metropolitan Library invite you to join thousands of our public library colleagues, supporters and exhibitors in Columbus, Ohio,
April 3–5, to celebrate all things public libraries!
This year's PLA Conference will offer more than 100 thoughtfully curated education sessions, inspiring speakers and authors, engaging
networking opportunities, career services, micro-learning moments, and bustling exhibits featuring the latest in products, services, and innovations. Library tours and an all-conference welcome reception will take place on April 2.
Columbus is a collaborative, open and dynamic place to visit. Check out
this video about Columbus. Celebrated for its incredible arts, entertainment, literary and culinary offerings, exciting professional sports teams and spectacular sprawling green spaces. Columbus has something for everyone. And while I might be more than
a bit biased, Columbus has great libraries too. I've attached a PDF featuring some of the 14 new building projects opened since 2014 (with 4 additional groundbreakings in 2025). Various library tour options will be available on April 2 and our Main Library
will host an all-conference welcome/dessert reception on that evening.
The PLA Conference is where public libraries shine-where public library issues, ideas and innovators take center stage. Together,
let's shape the future of public libraries.
I look forward to seeing you in Columbus.
Sincerely,
Pat
Patrick Losinski
CEO
Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
614.849.1000 office
plosinski@columbuslibrary.org